Movies/Programs
The Business of Recovery is an important documentary identifying many of the deficiencies of addiction rehabilitation.
It can be downloaded at:
http://www.thebusinessofrecovery.com/order.html
VICE Media LLC developed a 17 minute documentary segment addressing the fraud perpetrated by many rehabilitation businesses, called From Rehab to a Body Bag: Dying For Treatment. CAUTION: Language
20/20 has run an exposé called Rehab Mogul on recovering addicts who say that a Rehab Owner sexually targeted them and exploited their vulnerability.
CNN did a one-year investigation, which Anderson Cooper reported on in: "AC360 Rehab Racket."
Fox News covered the issue here: Obamacare Insurance Scam Linked to Sober Homes
It can be downloaded at:
http://www.thebusinessofrecovery.com/order.html
VICE Media LLC developed a 17 minute documentary segment addressing the fraud perpetrated by many rehabilitation businesses, called From Rehab to a Body Bag: Dying For Treatment. CAUTION: Language
20/20 has run an exposé called Rehab Mogul on recovering addicts who say that a Rehab Owner sexually targeted them and exploited their vulnerability.
CNN did a one-year investigation, which Anderson Cooper reported on in: "AC360 Rehab Racket."
Fox News covered the issue here: Obamacare Insurance Scam Linked to Sober Homes
Advocacy In Other Cities
Costa Mesa:
tboncostamesa.com
Dana Point:
CapoCares
Take Action - Dana Point
San Clemente: Take Action - San Clemente
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tboncostamesa.com
Dana Point:
CapoCares
Take Action - Dana Point
San Clemente: Take Action - San Clemente
Website
State Sponsored Reports on Conditions in Recovery Facilities
Rogue Rehabs: State failed to police drug and alcohol homes with deadly results
Suspect Treatment: State's lack of scrutiny allows unscreened sex offenders and unethical counselors to treat addicts
Suspect Treatment: State's lack of scrutiny allows unscreened sex offenders and unethical counselors to treat addicts
California State Regulations
California State Health Code pertaining to addiction rehabilitation can be found under Division 10.5 Alcohol and Drug Programs. Provisions specific to licensing facilities are under Chapter 7.5 Licensing.